Understanding Flood Insurance
According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, water damage has now surpassed fire as the leading cause of home insurance payouts. As climate change advances, Canadian insurance adjusters believe that flooding will become increasingly common. Large cities, including Toronto and Calgary, have experienced historic flooding in the past few years, and so has the Capital […]
Just Another Day in the Life…
Many of you may wonder from time to time what your realtor’s typical day might look like. Truth be told, however, as a realtor, there really is no such thing as a typical day. In reality, days vary, schedules change, appointments pop up, emails come in – and in between it all, they eat and […]
Steady September contributes to strong third quarter for 2017
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,387 residential properties in September through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service System, compared with 1,365 in September 2016, an increase of 1.6 percent. The five-year average for September sales is 1,250. There does not appear to be any slowdown in the condo market. Sales have been increasing […]
Ottawa Real Estate Highlights September 2017
“Steady September contributes to strong third quarter for 2017” It’s hard to believe that the fall real estate market has arrived, but here we are in October! If you’ve been following Ottawa real estate this year you’ll know that it’s been a record breaker, particularly with the number of sales year over year. According to […]
Backup Offers: What They Are and How They Work
The home buying process can be thrilling and exhausting at the same time. Investing in real estate is something worth waiting, saving and hunting for – not to mention something worth spending time perfecting – but what happens if you find the home of your dreams only to find out that it’s already been snatched […]
Fall Fireplace Maintenance
A fireplace is an amenity often sought-after by homeowners, and some research even indicates that a fireplace can have a positive effect on a home’s selling price. It can add a feeling of warmth and luxury to a home, especially in our climate. But if a fireplace isn’t properly maintained, it can quickly become a […]
Canada 150: Enjoying the Fall Season
Canada’s 150th milestone is here and in full swing; and what a year it’s been so far! We’ve bundled up as we watched our favourite downhill skaters at Red Bull’s Crashed Ice, cheered on our favourite musical talents at the 2017 Juno Awards, looked up – way up – at those daring enough to eat, […]
Purchasing a Home in Canada’s Best City to Live
We are very fortunate to live in a City that offers economically booming neighbourhoods and family-friendly communities. In Ottawa, there’s bound to be something for anyone and everyone. In fact, according to MoneySense, Ottawa has been ranked Canada’s Best Place to Live in 2017. Why? Well, aside from being home to one of the most […]
Fall Home Maintenance Tips
Fall. Arguably one of the most beautiful times of the year! The weather has cooled and the leaves have begun to change, reminding us that winter isn’t all that far away. Before the snow flies, our homes need a little TLC in order to ensure our warmth and safety over the months – yes, months […]
Condo Sales Help Set New Record for August Unit Sale
Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,538 residential properties in August through the Board’s Multiple Listing Service System, compared with 1,481 in August 2016, an increase of 3.8 percent. The five-year average for August sales is 1,343. Condo sales continue to strengthen the Ottawa resale market. These numbers also assisted in setting a […]